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Victoria backs manufacturing-linked mRNA research with $2M grant program
The Victorian Government has announced $2 million in new grants to support mRNA research moving towards clinical trials, highlighting the role of manufacturing alongside medical research in developing new vaccines and medicines.
Manufacturers see productivity and profit benefits from AI-powered frontline workflows, study finds
Manufacturers that modernise frontline workflows using technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and data-driven tools are reporting productivity improvements and potential profitability gains, according to new research released by Zebra Technologies in collaboration with Oxford Economics.
Manufacturing emerges as leading occupier in industrial property market, says JLL
Manufacturing became the largest occupier group in Australia's industrial and logistics property market during the second quarter of 2026, accounting for 37 per cent of national take-up, as the sector continued to record solid leasing activity and the national vacancy rate declined to 4.8 per cent, according to new research from JLL.
Telix opens Australian manufacturing facility to expand radiopharmaceutical production and cancer treatment
Telix Pharmaceuticals has officially opened a new radiopharmaceutical research and manufacturing facility in Melbourne, saying the investment will expand Australia's sovereign manufacturing capability while supporting the development and delivery of new cancer treatments.
Study estimates NATA accreditation contributes up to $712m annually to Australian economy
Independent research commissioned by the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) has found that NATA accreditation contributes between AUD $488 million and $712 million to Australia's economy each year, while also supporting confidence in goods, services and regulatory systems across multiple industries.
Air Springs Supply points to air spring actuators for improved manufacturing energy output
Australian manufacturers and other industrial energy users are among those examining pneumatic air spring actuation technologies as businesses seek to increase solar energy generation and reduce operating costs, according to Air Springs Supply.
New $206M biomedical research hub opens in Victoria
Victoria has opened what it says is Australia's first hospital-based biomedical engineering research centre, with the Victorian Government describing the facility as a major investment in accelerating medical discoveries and improving patient outcomes.
Australian researchers edge closer to Horizon Europe grants following treaty milestone
Australia has moved a step closer to joining the European Union’s flagship research and innovation program, with the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) welcoming the federal government's confirmation that treaty negotiations for Australia's association with Horizon Europe have formally concluded.
Australia’s first RNA manufacturing facility opens in NSW
HDR says a facility it describes as Australia’s first dedicated RNA research and manufacturing facility has officially opened within the Macquarie University Innovation Precinct, supporting the development and production of next-generation vaccines, therapies and diagnostics.
New chickpea rhizobia strains could reshape NSW pulse production and fertiliser demand
NSW scientists are contributing to a national research effort aimed at improving chickpea inoculant strains, with potential downstream benefits for agricultural inputs manufacturing and more efficient fertiliser use in cropping systems, according to the NSW Government through the NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD).
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How growth capital is helping an Australian manufacturer go global
There’s a particular kind of ingenuity that flourishes in regional Australia. Away from the noise of major business centres, founders build companies that quietly become world leaders in their field, solving deep specialised problems that global markets didn’t know could be solved. Modra Technology, based in Warragul in regional Victoria, is one of those companies.
